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Did You Know?

Trivia

Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert had a policy of refusing to do cameos in movies and on television shows because they felt it would be a conflict of interest. Yet they relented for 'The Critic' because they were fans of the show. See more »

Quotes

[Jay plays his answering machine]
Gene Siskel:
[on machine]
Hey, Jay! It's Gene Siskel. I've decided I'd like YOU to be my partner. Let me know if you're game so I can tell Rex Reed to get lost.
[beep]
Roger Ebert:
[on machine]
Jay, it's Roger Ebert. How'd you like to be my new partner? Give me a call so I can get Rex Reed out of my hair.
[beep]
Rex Reed:
[on machine]
Jay, it's Rex Reed. I don't care if you got the job. I've got a NEW partner.
[a monkey screeches on the tape]
Rex Reed:
[on machine, proudly]
That's right, Pauline Kael!
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